Is her husband preventing her from performing Hajj or a voluntary pilgrimage, despite her financial ability and the presence of her mahram (male guardian)?

Question:
The first question in this episode is from Sanaa Muhammad of Egypt. She says: I am an elderly woman, wealthy by the praise of Allah. I proposed to my husband more than once that I perform Hajj, but he refused to let me go without a reason. I have an older brother who wants to perform Hajj. Should I go with him even if my husband does not give me permission, or should I leave Hajj and stay in my country in obedience to my husband? Please give us a ruling, may Allah reward you with good. And is there any advice you would give him so that he might allow me to go?

Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. As for what follows, it is not the right of the husband to prevent his wife from performing the obligatory Hajj if she is able to perform it at her own expense and finds a mahram to go with her. It is not permissible for him to prevent her from performing this obligation. As for the voluntary Hajj, he has the right to prevent her from it. Therefore, it is not permissible for her to go out for the voluntary Hajj except with his permission. If he does not give permission, she remains. This is his right over her. Yes.